Landscaped green roof assemblies include both built-up systems and eco-roof tray systems. Either type may also include an insulating layer. Eco-roofs incorporate drainage, filtration, retention, and irrigation within one component.
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Relying on sustainable design to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification requirements, the new biomedical facility at The University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix is one of the most innovative construction projects in the U.S.
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This article reviews the general advantages—and challenges—of green roofs, including how they fail. It reviews strategies for overcoming those challenges and provides advice for achieving long-term performance from a construction perspective, with an emphasis on waterproofing.
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In 2009, the International Building Code (IBC) was changed to include higher bond strength requirements for SFRMs; this bond strength is based on the height of the building.
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For an electrical conduit design and manufacturing company in Roselle, Illinois, a new plant would represent as much as a 60 percent increase in company production and 25 new jobs in the community.
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Specifiers typically select the grout for their tile project based on general performance characteristics, color, warranty, and cost. Despite this, less-than-optimal products are often used. Some do not fully understand the changes in grout technology and do not realize they have a choice.
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In response to a national interest in and policies for conservation of energy, model energy codes are striving to advance the way we insulate commercial and residential building envelopes.
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In response to a national interest in and policies for conservation of energy, model energy codes are striving to advance the way we insulate commercial and residential building envelopes.
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This article looks at the various types of steel doors, including options that protect against extreme weather, include glass for retailers and others, fight corrosion, made for healthcare locations and even blast doors.
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A well-defined selection and layout of masonry veneer anchors can improve performance and durability of enclosures using masonry veneer cladding. Often, the masonry veneer is shown on architectural drawings and the anchors are included in the specifications.
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